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==Emergency Number== 

Call '''999''' when you urgently need help from the police, fire or ambulance services. Hong Kong has a strict service control system, so once you call 999, the police should show up within 10 minutes in most cases, usually less. 
Mention your location, contact detail towards the operatorGive the Operator your contact details an tell them where you are and wait for further instructions. For non-emergency police assistance, call 2527-7177.

==Medical Help==
For any medical emergency call '''999''', or head to the nearest hospital accident and emergency unit (A&E) if possible. If you're suffering from any non-emergency illness or injury that is manageable, you may visit any related hospital department. Hospitals register casualty details and therefore possession of identification documents could save some time. 

The nearest hospital fromto the conference venue is the [http://www3.ha.org.hk/qeh/index.htm Queen Elizabeth Hospital] (often called as QE''QE'' or ''QEH''), located within 5 minutes of driving distance (or 20 minute walking distance). A&E units are available in the hospital and operates 24/7. If you' are living near the venue, you may visit this hospital for common illnesses depending on your health issue.

== Consulates ==

Hong Kong has consulates-general for more than 50 nations, some of which are the largest diplomatic missions in the region.

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{{!}}Room 909, 9/F 
Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Rd
{{!}}Wanchai
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